Severe Storms Slam Alabama, Rain Eases Drought in South
• Severe storms with hail and a tornado hit Alabama, causing damage but no reported injuries.
• The storms brought needed rain to the drought-stricken Southeast, including Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
• Rainfall provides temporary drought relief, with Central Florida expecting 1-2 inches through Saturday.
Alabama hit by severe storms and tornado
Severe thunderstorms lashed Alabama from Thursday afternoon into the night, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and a confirmed tornado in Jefferson County near Trussville. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported hail up to 2 inches in diameter in St. Clair County, while trees were downed in Center Point. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as a result of the storms.
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